Asian American History 101

Dec 09 2024 223 ep. 32 mins 1.2k
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Asian American History 101 is a fun, family-friendly, and informative podcast co-hosted by Gen and Ted Lai, the daughter and father team. The podcast will entertain and educate people as Gen and Ted dive into the vast history of Asian Pacific Americans from the struggles they faced to their contributions and triumphs. And sometimes we cover topics of the Asian Pacific Diaspora globally.

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A Conversation with Educator, Author, and Activist Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan

Dec 09 2024 44 mins  
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 50! Today’s guest is Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan… she is an author, university faculty member, and former K-8 teacher. She directs the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center at San Diego State University (SDSU), which raises awareness of issues facing Asian Americans, celebrates APIDA culture, and amplifies APIDA contributions. At SDSU, she

The History of Chinese Exclusion Laws in Canada, Part 2

Dec 02 2024 26 mins  
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 49! In this episode, we continue sharing about the Chinese Exclusion Laws in Canada. We discuss the different politicians who promoted exclusion as well as the people and groups that helped lead to the end of the exclusion laws. Yes, there were several groups and individuals who fought against exclusion laws even before they passed. And their work hel

The History of Chinese Exclusion Laws in Canada, Part 1

Nov 25 2024 20 mins  
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 48! Chinese Exclusion Laws were a dark moment in U.S. history… but they were also a dark moment in Canadian history. Chinese immigrants in Canada helped support the economy in a variety of ways including providing labor for growing food, being part of the fishing industry, and building the railroad. However, they also faced racism and xenophobia that

A Conversation with Top Chef Alum and Cookbook Author Chef Nini Nguyen

Nov 18 2024 37 mins  
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 47! Today’s guest is another popular Top Chef Alum, Chef Nini Nguyen. Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Chef Nini has made a name for herself in the culinary world through her food as well as her appearances on TV and on social media. She is known for blending authentic Vietnamese flavors with a generous nod to the foods she grew up eating i

The History of Asian American Clubs and the Punk Rock Scene

Nov 11 2024 30 mins  
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 46! Punk Rock was most popular in the mid- to late-1970s through the middle of the 1980s. Although it hit its peak for only about a decade, it captured the public’s imagination in that time with it’s anti-establishment, in-your-face, DIY style. The bands didn’t achieve success on their own though. Asian American clubs on the West Coast were a hug

Another Conversation with Award-Winning Writer and Editor Karen Yin

Nov 06 2024 42 mins  
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 45! We have a returning guest! We were so excited for the chance to bring back award-winning author and editor Karen Yin to our show. Last time we really focused on her editing career and her newest book The Conscious Style Guide: A Flexible Approach to Language That Includes, Respects, and Empowers. In today’s conversation, we get a chance to dive i

The History of the Bánh Mì Vietnamese Sandwich

Oct 28 2024 37 mins  
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 44! We love eating a good Bánh Mì. The combo of fresh veggies, spice, savory protein, crunchy elements, fresh herbs, and acidic pickles makes for a satisfying meal. There’s a reason it’s so popular across the globe as a breakfast, lunch, or dinner item. In this episode, we discuss the history of French colonialism in Việt Nam and how the foods

A Conversation with Actress and Creator Jaylee Hamidi

Oct 21 2024 29 mins  
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 43! Today’s guest is Jaylee Hamidi who is best known for their acting, but is also both a writer and painter. Jaylee was born in Shanghai, China, but moved to Canada and now lives in Vancouver. They are a queer, gender-fluid, Chinese-Kurdish-Iranian creative professional. They currently can be seen in their breakout recurring role as Allie in the Hu

The History of the Anti-Filipino Riots in Washington State

Oct 14 2024 31 mins  
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 42! It’s another installment of Most Forgotten Massacres. Today we’re going to talk about the Anti-Filipino Riots in Washington State. Although the discrimination and violence occurred in the 1920s and 1930s, the tension had been building for a few decades because the dislike of Asian laborers can be traced back to the Chinese during the Gold Rush

A Conversation with Author Kyo Maclear and Illustrator Gracey Zhang, Creators of Noodles on a Bicycle

Oct 07 2024 26 mins  
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 41! We have two guests today… award-winning author Kyo Maclear and award-winning illustrator Gracey Zhang. Their latest collaboration is the whimsical picture book Noodles on a Bicycle published by Penguin Random House Children’s. It was released on August 27, 2024, so you can go out and get it now. It’s a great book that provides a historical